What are the schools like in Canby, MN?

Canby is served primarily by CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Canby?

The median household income in Canby, MN is $55,870 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Canby, MN?

Canby has an average high temperature of 23.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.8 inches.

Canby, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Canby, MN affordable or expensive?

Canby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Canby is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,400 and the median rent is $552 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Canby, MN?

Canby has a violent crime rate of 123.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 442.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Canby, MN a Good Place to Live?

Canby is a small town of 1,479 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $55,870 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Canby stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Canby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Canby city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.2

Canby's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Canby costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Canby, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$552	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,870	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Canby's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.6 /100k

Property Crime

442.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Canby is served primarily by CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Canby, MN	National Avg
School District	CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Canby sees average highs of 23.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 28.0 inches of annual precipitation and 47.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Canby, MN
Average High — January	23.4°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	28.0"
Annual Snowfall	47.8"

Demographics

Metric	Canby, MN	National Avg
Population	1,479	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Porter, MN 7 mi St. Leo, MN 11 mi Gary, SD 11 mi Taunton, MN 13 mi Hendricks, MN 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Canby

Canby, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56220

Canby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canby, MN affordable or expensive?

Canby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Canby roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,400 and median rent is $552/month.

What is the crime rate in Canby, MN?

Canby's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 442.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Canby?

Public schools in Canby are operated by CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Canby, MN a good place to live?

Canby, MN has a population of 1,479, a median household income of $55,870, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Canby?

Canby averages 23.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.0 inches with about 47.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Canby?

Canby, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56220.

What is the population of Canby?

The population of Canby, Minnesota is 1,479 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Canby?

Key numbers for living in Canby: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $133,400, median household income $55,870, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.